Western Australian geoscience and education

Discover trusted sources of geoscientific information and educational resources from the Geological Survey of Western Australia (GSWA).
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The Geological Survey of Western Australia (GSWA) works in all aspects of Earth Science for the benefit of all Western Australians and beyond. We provide geoscience data, information and knowledge that can be referred to, fact checked against and trusted as scientifically authoritative.

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Carbon capture and storage (CCS)

Essential information on what CCS involves from GSWA energy geoscientists.

Energy prospectivity in Western Australia

Western Australian sedimentary basins that are prospective for petroleum and other energy resources.

Geochronology

GSWA studies of Western Australia’s geological history and timeline by measuring isotopes in certain minerals.

Geological mapping

By mapping where different rocks are found and how they are related, we learn how and when these rocks were formed.

Geological timeline

A widely used geological time scale was created to measure Earth’s age.

Geology of Western Australia

Western Australia’s geology includes some of the oldest rocks and minerals ever found.

Geothermal energy

Geothermal energy is a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels that produces low carbon emissions.

Metamorphic history

Metamorphic data is important for understanding how rocks and the Earth itself have changed over time.

Palaeontology

Palaeontology is the study of ancient life, and it plays a key role in understanding the geology of Western Australia

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